Zinc-lysine complex
US9757316B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 19, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 12, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 19, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07B2200/13
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention provides a zinc-lysine complex having the formula [Zn(C6H14N2O2)2Cl]+Cl− having antibacterial and antiperspirant properties, together with personal care compositions comprising the complex, and methods of making and using these complexes and compositions. The application discloses a general reaction for formation of such complexes by mixing a Zn source with Lysine in 1:2 ratio: ZnO+2(Lysine ′HCI)->[Zn(Lysine)2CI]+CI−.(H2O)2
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